Credila Financial Services

Credila Financial Services (formerly HDFC Credila) is India's largest and first dedicated education loan non-banking financial company (NBFC). The company provides tailored education loans to Indian students pursuing higher education in India and abroad, having financed over 210,000 students since its founding. Credila offers competitive interest rates starting from 9.95% and specializes in structuring loans around academic program timelines, collateral flexibility, and co-applicant arrangements. Originally promoted by HDFC Bank and co-founded by Ajay Bohora, Credila pioneered the private education loan category in India and operates through a national branch network reachable via toll-free line 1800-209-3636. The company operates under the brand hdfccredila.com and serves students heading to top institutions in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Indian universities.